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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, … filtration or using a combination of these methods. When should I disinfect my drinking water? In most cases, … water’ notice. This may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show the presence of “fecal …
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… and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … Common Sometimes Sore throat Common Sometimes Chest discomfort, coughing Sometimes mild to moderate Usual, can …
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… Nitrate is colourless, tasteless and odorless. Nitrate should not be confused with nitrite. Nitrite can also be … colourless, tasteless, and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. … and exposure to nitrate in drinking water. What precautions should be taken for babies or women who are pregnant? The …
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… Ig. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may … is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of …
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… Polio Vaccine (IPV), is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the polio vaccine? The inactivated polio vaccine … who may be exposed to human feces (stool). People who have not been immunized and may be exposed to polio virus, … is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of …
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… chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended … for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had shingles Received a live virus shingles vaccine. You should wait at least 1 year before getting Shingrix® if you …
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… File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine . Who should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at … Speak with your health care provider if you or your child have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of … is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of …
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… Who should get the vaccine? Influenza vaccines are available at … need 1 dose of vaccine. Children 2 to 8 years of age who have never received an influenza vaccine need 2 doses given … is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of …
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… or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or Icaridin … car seat. They may be able to use it on the plane if they have their own seat Can I travel by air with my baby? Do not … malaria), so it is important to see a health care provider. Discuss your symptoms with them and remember to tell them …
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… from 2 to 4 weeks or longer. Often you can be infected and have no symptoms. In some cases, symptoms can return after … treatment with anti-parasitic medication is necessary. What should I do if I become infected with Giardia ? If you have diarrhea from a Giardia infection, you should not go to work or school. Do not swim in lakes, …
